This Family Day weekend, experience history in action
Mid-Winter Social
Visit us for a lively mix of activities: historic games, live shows inside the King’s Wharf Theatre, thrilling black powder musket demonstrations, cozy fires, creative kids’ crafts, and more fun for all. There’s something for everyone!
2-hr Blacksmith Workshop
Join skilled artisans and learn the basics of blacksmithing during Family Day weekend. Shape metal using traditional tools and techniques, and take home a unique piece you crafted yourself.
Night with a medium
Looking for a unique and entertaining night out? Join us for a live group reading with a psychic medium, hosted in a gorgeous historic waterfront setting. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments, with a cash bar open throughout the evening as you settle in for a fascinating experience.
Kid-approved live shows
As part of Mid-Winter Social, check out a dynamic mix of high‑energy performances guaranteed to captivate children, families, and winter‑weekend explorers alike! Tickets for these 1-hour shows are $12 per person, taxes included and admission includes access to Mid-Winter Social activities on the historic site.
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Sign up for our newsletter and be in the know! Get early notice about your favourite events at Sainte-Marie and Discovery Harbour. Pick up interesting historical facts. Hear about deals and discounts. Find out about career opportunities at Huronia Historical Parks. Learn about new activities at both historic sites.
Facility rentals
Looking for right venue? Check out the beautiful King’s Wharf Theatre for your performance. Book a special event inside the picture-perfect Captain Roberts’ Table Restaurant. Take photos on our scenic waterfront grounds. Or rent a location on the historic site as your next film set.
Book your next field trip
Take your students back to the 19th century, on the actual site where British warships docked, sailors and soldiers toiled, and settlers carved an existence out of the wilderness. Students of all ages love spending the day reliving history, and learning was never easier.
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